When people who love and care about someone who is depressed have the courage to confront the illness, to approach the depressed person and to tell it as it is, that is what makes the difference. The “T” of PACT – truth – brings the light of health and hope to the darkness of depression.
Thanks, Mr. Martin, for reminding us all that we need to be truthful about depression, calling it by name and reminding people that it is an illness that can be treated and that suffering from it carries no shame.
This blog post was written by Bernadette Stankard, co-author of the book, Dancing in the Dark – How to Take Care of Yourself When Someone You Love is Depressed.